The Sweet Life at Federal Grove
By K. Melissa Burton and Photos by Wales Hunter
It`s 66 percent sugar and 100 percent delicious. It`s pure maple syrup, and if you think this amber-colored delicacy is solely a product of Vermont, just look to Federal Grove in Logan County. It`s the southernmost maple syrup producer in the United States. There, owner Lee Blythe and his mother, Terry, make batches of maple syrup that would entice any New Englander to return for seconds. Click here to read more and view more photos.
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Hearts An active lifestyle is key to a healthy heart. Meet several Kentuckians who are getting fit and giving their tickers some T.L.C. - Yoga in the Bluegrass - State`s Day of Running - Fitness Boot Camps |
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Minds From the search for the right college and student life to cyber coursework, glimpse the many facets of higher education in the Commonwealth. - Campus Life: students` photo essay - The Learning House brings the future to the nation`s colleges - Accepted: Finding the perfect college match |
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Kentucky A to Z Amanda Hervey concludes her 26-town alphabetical journey in Zachariah. |
Departments
Across Kentucky: News of upcoming events; statewide and
national accomplishments; birthdays and passings
Cooking, Food & Dining: Delectable dishes to grace the table
and those worth traveling to enjoy
Field Notes: Outdoor columnist, Gary Garth tells of his Elkhorn
Creek fishing trip with four friends.
Gardening: March through October our Gardening columnist, Walt
Reichert, gives advice on some carefree plants.
Kentucky A-Z: Each month, Amanda Hervey is randomly
assigned a different location based on the alphabet and is given
one day to find a story.
Kentucky Kwiz: A test of the reader’s knowledge of Kentucky
and Kentuckians
Let’s Go: A statewide calendar of events presented in a
regional format
Off the Shelf: Books by Kentuckians or about Kentucky
Past Tense/Present Tense: Historian Bill Ellis puts the events
of today in perspective with the Commonwealth’s history
Vested Interest: Editor/Publisher Stephen Vest’s monthly
column on the mishaps and adventures of everyday Kentucky life
I was interested in the artical by: K. Melissa Burton called a Dream come true (my kentucky Barn) photos by Tricia Spaulding. I would love to know more about the design of the floor and would love to see more picture’s of the floor. I’m very interested in doing the same design in my home it really caught my eye. I have that very same type of plywood under my carpeting that is very old and very ready to be pulled up. I was looking for a much more inexpensive way to go and I think that would be the way for me to go right now, plus I love the rustic look. thanks so much, Debbie from Shepherdsville, Ky.
Thanks for your interest, Debbie! Judy Geagley’s—the shop owner—contact information can be found on her website (www.judygeagleybyhand.com). Hope that helps!
In looking up answers to your Kentucky Kwiz I found that the Kentucky official instrument is “Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer” not “American Dulcimer.”
Thank you for the information, John. We will update the kwiz to reflect the correct answer.
Thank you John for correcting this… I for one don’t ever want to miss an opportunity to be PROUD of anything that has to do with my beloved Appalachian (Kentucky) Mountains!!!
So pleased to run across Cowboy Jones in this issue–I just happened to pick it up off the newstand on a whim and didn’t even read the features on the cover! Spent my best days of childhood running amok at Ellis Park where my daddy was a racing official. The article made me so happy, I even sent a letter to your Editor. Thanks again, and it looks like you’ve gotten a new subscriber in me–haven’t put the magazine down since I bought it yesterday!
Thanks so much for including the information about the Canadian Parliament Interns from the best University in the Commonwealth!!!…GO MOREHEAD!!!!….
I loved the article A BEAUTY FROM BEAUTY… I just by chance happen to be from Beauty. I love my little town, Angaleena and all those others who make it a beautiful place to live….. Angaleena has made us even more proud. Thank you for this wonderful article and I look forward to more of the same… Virgie McCoy
for me the event calendar was helpful
I paid for my subscription and still haven’t received my subscription! Could someone look into this Please?
We are looking into it, Theresa. Someone will be in touch soon.
I was very intrigued by the photo on the front cover “grateful Harvest” of the beautiful dessert. But was sad that they didn’t mention what the dessert was. Can you please fill me in I would love to know.
Hi Jessica,
The photo on the cover is one of the dishes prepared by Harvest restaurant in Louisville for our Grateful Harvest feature in the same issue. That yummy dessert is an individual pumpkin pie with torched meringue and toasted pumpkin seeds.
I am interested to know what the criteria was (in more detail) for the selection of the “Top Dentists”. I visited the website (www.topdentists.com) and was unable to find the information. Thank you
Mary, we worked with USA Top Dentists. They do have a selection process on their website that explains what the criteria is based on. It could be found here: http://usatopdentists.com/about-top-dentists/dentist-selection.asp. I hope that answers your questions.
Mary–You almost had the right website. Ours is usatopdentists.com. An easy mistake but it definitely takes you to the wrong place. Browse away and see just how we do what we do! Thanks for your interest.
HOW CAN I GET THE STORY WRITTEN BY SUSAN MONTGOMERY FROM GREENSBURG, KY. SHE HAD A STORY EITHER IN THE OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER EDITION,
THANSK FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ON THIS. I DO NOT GET THE MAGAZINE BUT WOULD LOVE TO READ HER STORY.
Connie, you can order a copy of the November issue online here (http://kentuckymonthly.com/shop/november-2011-issue/) or you can call our office at 888-329-0053.
Do you know any bakeries in KY that ship SALT-RISING BREAD? I looked at them in your article, but none have any ordering ONLINE.
I’m in NC, a native of KY and have tried and tried to make the bread, for years, to no avail.
I really miss that bread!!
Thanks,
June Lynn in Kannapolis, NC
Hi June Lynn,
While I’m unsure of which Kentucky bakeries may ship salt-rising bread and I was unable to find any that support online ordering, maybe this recent article from the Lexington Herald-Leader will be of help. It lists several bakeries that offer salt-rising bread, along with their phone numbers. Link to article: http://www.kentucky.com/2011/11/09/1952795/salt-rising-bread-is-still-baked.html
I hope this helps you in your quest. Sorry we couldn’t be of more assistance. Good luck!
Kim
Any possible way I can get the article from “Kentucky A to Z” from Xerses? Would love to have a copy. It’s near where my mother lives…and I bought a sock monkey
because of the article. Keep it up!
Thanks,
Pam
Hi Pam! You can purchase a copy of the November issue that has the Xerses story here: http://kentuckymonthly.com/shop/november-2011-issue/.
Amanda, Just read your article on Yelvington. What a fantastic article. I am so sorry about calling the police, but I was concerned for my Mom’s well-being. Believe me, my Mom did not know I called the police because she would have told me not to. Thanks so much for picking Yelvington for your article, and I assure you, if you ever return, I will NOT call the police. Thanks again, Robin Spurrier
Are you planning to digitize and archive your old issues? Thanks
I am tryiing to find out information regarding the Sandhill Crane Nature Watch Week-end Febuary 17-18. I have tried find information on this web sit to no avail. The ad in the magazine does not list a number to call for information. Help.
Sharon Coyle
502-640-7717
ThePetLadyBarks@gmail.com
Sharon, more information can be found in our Online Extras. Here’s a link: http://kentuckymonthly.com/online-extras/avian-adventures/ Hope it helps!